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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 777.65 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 777.65 and 274.95 is: 412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 777.65 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/777.65 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 777.65 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 213,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,813.49/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.02

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